PLANNING COMMISSION & ZONING/BUILDING DEPARTMENT 

Building official

Building Official Duties:

  • Approve all new construction and remodeling.

  • Review building plans to ensure compliance with 2018 International Building Codes, 2020 International Electrical Codes and square footage requirements.

  • Inspect on-going construction and upon completion of building issue a final inspection.

  • Issue use and occupancy permits for commercial and industrial buildings upon occupancy.

 Code Enforcement Duties:

  • Enforce Town of Byhalia Ordinances.

  • Identify areas in violation of ordinances and work with property owner to remove or correct violations.

 Planner Duties:

  • Assist developers and investors interested in developing land in the Town of Byhalia.

  • Work with developers during application process.

  • Present applications to Planning Commission and Board of Aldermen.

Storm Water/Flood Plan Coordinator:

  • Determine new or existing structures for compliance with flood plans.

  • Assist property owners with any support needed to obtain flood insurance.

PLANNING COMMISSION

The Planning Commission of the Town of Byhalia consists of SIX members: a Commission Chairman and five Commission members. This Commission is appointed by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the Town of Byhalia.

The commission of the members’ term of office shall be concurrent with the term of office held by the aldermen.

Planning Commission Members

Leland Johnson, Commission Chairman

Ryan Abbey
Donna Horne
Boyde Steele
Glenn Turner
Corey Wright

Town of Byhalia General Development Plan

The Town of Byhalia General Development outlines the appointment of the Commission, the authority, the meetings, the jurisdiction and appeals. This plan is an excellent plan for the future of our community. Its effectiveness is entirely dependent on implementation of the recommendations provided. This plan was adopted April 2009 and includes the plans set forth to respond to new growth and development, including our Development Code, Subdivision Regulations, Design Standards and Preservation Ordinance.

**We are currently updating our Codes and Ordinances. Please call Townhall for most current information. **

UPDATED DEVELOPMENT PLAN COMING SOON

The attached Development Codes are being provided for the beneift of the general public. The entire risk associated with the use of these codes is on the end user. No representation is made that these codes will meet the specific requirements of any person or will operate error-free or without interruption. All other conditions or warranties, expressed or implied are disclaimed. The codes are subject to change without notice.

In no event will the Town of Byhalia be liable for any loss of use, business interruption, loss of profits, loss of data, or incidental / consequential damages arising from the use of these codes. The Town of Byhalia made no warranties or representations as to the accuracy of the informtion of these codes, nor do they assume any liability of responsiblilty for any erros or omissions in its content. It is the sole responsibility of the end user to evaluate the accuracy, completenesss, or usefulness of any information, opinion, advice, or other content available through these codes.